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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 392.56 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 392.56 and 173.83 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 392.56 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/392.56 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 392.56 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 68,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238.70/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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